Edelmann makes the proper PS return hose, Got a 3 foot length through
local auto parts store. Edelmann can be contacted at 1-800-323-6294.
Ask for Larry Kay. They also make a correct pressure hose. Have used
them for both my 67 Imp and 66 Chrysler. The return hose is 5/8 inch
but I STRONGLY AGREEE -- DO NOT USE HEATER HOSE.
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The power steering preassure hose is hard to mess up. They are made
special for your car, so when you buy one it is usually going to be made
out of the right stuff.
The return hose is just a length of hose that LOOKS like regular old
heater hose, but isn't. I think it may be 5/8" but I can't remember. The
size is easy enough to check, the point is, get the correct kind of hose
by explaining that it is for the power steering. They may sell you fuel
line, which should be okay, only more expensive, as long as it is the
correct size. Heater hose doesn't work.
You need a press to remove and re-install the pulley. If you don't have
the tools, why not just buy a rebuilt one with the pulley already on it.
If you have to buy a rebuilt one without the pulley, take it and your
old pump to a machine shop and they will put your old pulley on the new
pump for you.
If the seals are shot it is probably time to replace the pump anyway. I
had one fail that never leaked a drop, or made a sound. It just quit
working.
Paul
In a message dated 3/15/2004 12:19:03 PM Eastern Standard Time,
creesto@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
>
> Hi Gang. Been talk of Power Steering Pump rebuilds and what not, and I
seem
> to remember someone mentioning a few months ago specifics about
replacing
> the hoses: something about a certain kind of high pressure hose that
the
> NAPA counter guys will sometimes not pay attention to, giving you a
hose
> that is perhaps not high grade enoughŠcan anyone help me with the
details?
> Also, how does one pull off the pulley so that I can open it up and
replace
> the seals? Thanks, creesto
>
>
>
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